The National Service Scheme (NSS) says it has 600 bags of maize ready for onward distribution to Senior High Schools (SHSs) across the country. The scheme through the Economic Enclave Project under the GhanaCARES “Obaatan Pa” initiative has harvested over 600 bags of maize and handed them over to the Ministry of Education for distribution […] The post NSS to distribute 600
The Sunyani West Municipality in the Bono Region has recorded zero cases of maternal mortality over the past five years. This achievement aligns with one of the key objectives of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, which aims to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates. Daniel Konka, the Sunyani West Municipal Director […] The post Sunyani
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Roads and Transport Committee and Minority Chief Whip, Governs Kwame Agbodza, says the government is to blame for the incidents of vehicles running into obsolete toll booths. He argues that the government’s decision to cancel the collection of road tolls was not well-thought-through. The Ministry of Roads and Highways directed […] The post Govt
Enzee Events, a prominent 360 events management company, has been officially named the event organizer for the much-anticipated 2023 African Paralympic Games. This notable achievement underscores the company’s expertise in curating high-profile events, solidifying its position as a leading force in the field on the African continent. The African Para Games is the first of […] The post Enzee
The Electoral Commission (EC) says it is not anticipating any challenges in its decision to undertake the upcoming limited voter registration exercise at its district offices across the country. The Commission said it appreciated the concerns about the accessibility of its offices in some remote communities, but it cannot vary its plans due to time […] The post Limited
The Ghana Soya Bean Farmers and Aggregators Association has disclosed that, the actual threat for local processors is the high cost of electricity. The group revealed this in a petition to Parliament to demand the repeal or amendment of the export and import restriction of grains regulation to exclude soybeans importation. Director of Administration of […] The post Cost
The Tema Motorway, which used to be one of the best roads in Ghana, has deteriorated over the years and is now in a terrible state. The road is riddled with potholes, which have evolved into death traps and caused several accidents. Some Ghanaians have already taken to social media to demand that the government […] The post Sarkodie joins campaign to
The Africa Climate Week (ACW) kicked off on Monday in Nairobi, Kenya bringing together governments, businesses, international organisations, and civil society. Afrobarometer led an Action Hub event highlighting Africans’ views on climate change, including perceptions of worsening drought and an urgent need for climate action. AWC takes place two months ahead of the United Nations […] The post Africans
Gabon’s military leaders say they have freed deposed President Ali Bongo from house arrest, where he has been since they seized power last week. This includes permission to travel abroad for medical check-ups. He suffered a stroke in 2018 and his health was a major source of concern for many in the build-up to the […] The post Gabon coup leaders: Ousted President
The European Union (EU) has allocated €80,000 for flood preparedness in the five regions in northern Ghana. This is in response to the warning of the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) and the Meteorological Agency, of increased rainfall and flooding in northern Ghana. This was contained in a statement issued by the European Commission in […] The post EU
Popular Ghanaian socialite and influencer Mona Faiz Montrage better known as Hajia4Reall has expressed confidence in her ongoing legal battle in a post on Instagram on September 5. “Not every bullet wound is from the battlefield, some bullet wounds are stray bullets…My current life story… I will be vindicated when all is said and done. […] The post ‘I
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that Ghana plans to join the Pacific Alliance as an observer country. The Pacific Alliance is an initiative of regional integration comprised of Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru. It was officially established on April 28, 2011, with the aim of building a deep integration area through a participatory […] The post Ghana to join Pacific
The Minority in Parliament says the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) must consult Parliament before making any changes to the current driver’s license. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) announced on Wednesday that it will begin phasing out all old driver’s license cards issued before September 2017. The DVLA says these old cards […] The post Consult
The Police Service has taken decisive action by interdicting three high-ranking officers, including Chief Superintendent (COP) Alex Mensah, Superintendent (Supt.) Edward Asare, and Superintendent (Supt.) Augustine Gyebi. The move comes in response to the circulation of a leaked audio recording allegedly involving discussions about the removal of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The leaked […] The post Police
In a growing chorus of concern and frustration, motorists are calling on the government to take immediate action to address the perilous conditions of the Tema Motorway. The Tema Motorway which is a vital transportation route connecting the country’s capital, Accra, to the port city of Tema, has become a source of anxiety for commuters […] The post Frustrated
The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu says works on the La General Hospital will begin soon. He said that processes were being finalised to secure funds for the commencement of the project. The Hospital which was demolished in 2020 for the construction of a new one seems to have been abandoned years after the promise. […] The post Works on La General Hospital
The Ghana Highways Authority (GHA) has announced that the Community 18 Borteyman Underpass on the Tema Motorway will undergo major repair work on Sunday, September 10, 2023. GHA in a statement appealed to motorists to cooperate with engineers of the Bridge Maintenance Unit by adhering to the traffic management systems. “The Ministry of Roads and […] The post Emergency
A Nigerian political analyst, Barr. Obol Okoi Obono-Obla, has sided with the ruling on the presidential election petition presented to the country’s appeal court by Peter Obi’s Labour Party. Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has rejected a challenge to Bola Tinubu’s narrow victory in February’s presidential election. After a six-hour verdict, the court said the appeal […] The post Nigerian
The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has advised Alan Kyerematen against forming his own political party or going independent following his withdrawal from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbeaerership race. During an interview on The Point of View on Citi TV, the legislator who supported Mr. Kyerematen’s campaign urged him to join […] The post Don’t
A parliamentary candidate contesting the Ketu North Constituency seat on the ticket of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Volta Region, Dr Samuel Kofi Ahiave Dzamesi, has withdrawn from the race. In a letter to the party’s election committee, Dr Dzamesi said he was very hopeful that the NPP would benefit greatly from new […] The post Kofi Dzamesi withdraws
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